At a time when the charity desperately need money, they are facing an immediate loss of at least £100,000 as all fundraising events for the next 6 months have been postponed.

Andrew Lord, Alabare Chief Executive, told Spire FM:

"Alabare is currently supporting some 500 vulnerable and homeless people in Wiltshire, across the South West of England and Wales.

The impact of coronavirus is that some of our staff members are self isolating at home and therefore are not able to deliver that vital service.

This is not something we have ever had to deal with before on this scale. My colleagues, both paid and volunteer staff members, have been absolutely wonderful, they are absolutely stepping up to the mark across the whole charity.

It's so important that people are supporting us and other charities in these desperate times."

Andrew is calling on people to get involved as they are trying to raise £100,000 in order to not face the immediate losses.